The number of regional firms reporting incidents of financial fraud rose to 34 percent from 26 percent over the past two years, according to a PwC survey. Asset misappropriation, business misconduct, and fraud committed by consumers are the three most…

The Marriott International opened its first W-branded hotel in Jordan last month. Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 280-room, 37-story branch in Amman features seven floors of serviced apartments and a helipad, Eagle Hills Jordan announced. The hotel is located…

Aéroports de Paris has big plans for Jordan’s aviation sector after acquiring a controlling stake in the operator of Queen Alia International Airport. Groupe Aéroports de Paris (ADP) recently announced it has spent $265 million to buy a majority 51…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Amman Municipality to fund projects that aim to ensure the capital’s sustainable growth. Under the agreement, which was signed by Amman’s Mayor Yousef al Shawarbeh…

Thousands from thirty-three associations and unions took part in a strike against the proposed modifications to the income tax law today. The main associations who joined the strike include doctors, engineers, journalists, teachers, lawyers, and pharmacists who reject the draft law….

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said the EU has agreed to co-finance a multi-million euro project to construct new wastewater network in Irbid, a city that has been forced to absorb thousands of Syrian refugees over recent…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed a preliminary agreement with Jordan to finance an infrastructure investment program worth 2.8 billion euros. “This memorandum of understanding further cements the cooperation between the EBRD and the government of…

Jordan’s economy and investment climate has been shaken over recent years by unrest in neighboring Iraq and Syria, spiralling unemployment, a debt-to-GDP ratio of 95 percent, and a series of IMF-backed subsidy cuts and tax rises. All this while vital…

Our guest today, Hamdi Tabbaa, held many positions. He was the former Minister of Industry, Trade and supply, a member of the Senate several times and today, heads the Federation of Arab Businessmen and The Jordanian Businessmen Association. Your Excellency, I…

Our guest in Women in Business, Shaima’ Al-Bishtawi, believes that respect is exchanged through language. That’s why she created Al-Hudhud, a creative content company to teach children Arabic. Al-Hudhud was founded in 2011 by Shaima’ Al-Bishtawi and her business partner, Engineer…